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The Marshalsea, from St George's Churchyard (engraving)
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The Marshalsea, from St George's Churchyard (engraving)
8622260 The Marshalsea, from St George's Churchyard (engraving) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marshalsea, from St George's Churchyard. Illustration for The English Illustrated Magazine 1888-89 (Macmillan, 1889).); © Look and Learn
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This engraving captures the haunting beauty of The Marshalsea, as seen from St George's Churchyard. The intricate details in this print by Arthur David McCormick transport us back to 19th century England, a time when Charles Dickens himself walked these very streets.
The Marshalsea, known for its infamous debtors' prison, was a place of great hardship and suffering for many. As we gaze upon this image, we can almost feel the weight of history bearing down on us.
The stark contrast between light and shadow in this engraving adds to the sense of foreboding that surrounds The Marshalsea. It is as if the walls themselves are whispering tales of despair and desperation.
Through his artistry, McCormick has managed to capture not just a physical location, but also an emotional landscape. We can almost hear the cries of those imprisoned within these walls, their stories echoing through time.
This print serves as a powerful reminder of the darker side of Victorian society, where poverty and injustice were all too common. It is a testament to both the skill of the artist and the enduring legacy of Charles Dickens' work in shedding light on social issues.
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